WEDNESDAY, September 17, 1873. The Convention met at ten o'clock A. M., Hon. John H. Walker, President, in the chair.

Prayer by Rev. Dr. Moore, of Columbus, Ohio.

The Journal of yesterday's proceedings was read and approved.

MEREDITH MEMORIAL.

The PRESIDENT appointed as the committee on the memorial of the late Hon. William M. Meredith, under the resolution of yesterday, Messrs. Carey, Woodward, Darlington, Sharpe, John N. Purviance, Biddle, Guthrie, Stanton and Dal

las.

INVITATION TO MONTGOMERY FAIR.

The PRESIDENT laid bfore the Convention the following communication, which

was read:

ONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICUL-
TURAL SOCIETY,
Executive Rooms, Ambler Park,
September 13, 1873.

To the President and members of the Con

stitutional Convention of Penn'a. GENTLEMEN:-I have the honor to extend a cordial invitation to the distinguished gentlemen composing the Constitutional Convention, to attend the annual fair of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society at Ambler Park, on Thursday, September 18th, inst.

Apart from the beauty of the scenery on the route from Philadelphia, and the attractions of the fair, the visit doubtless will prove interesting, as showing the material progress of agriculture, horticul

ture and the domestic arts, as developed by our county institution.

The society would be especially honored by the presence of the wives and families of the members of the Convention. Awaiting a favorable response, I have the honor to be, gentlemen,

Your obedient servant,

WM. G. AUDENRIED. A special train will leave North Pennsylvania railroad depot at 1.45 P. M., arriving at the park at 2.15 P. M.

Mr. HANNA. I move that the invitation be accepted.

Mr. DARLINGTON. I move to amend by stating that the Convention return thanks

for the invitation.

The PRESIDENT. It is moved to amend the motion by stating that the thanks of the Convention be tendered to the Agricultural Society for their polite invitation. The amendment was agreed to.

The motion as amended was agreed to.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE.

Mr. HUNSICKER asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Mann from yesterday until Tuesday next.

Mr. PUGHE asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. H. W. Palmer for a few days from to-day.

Mr. ANDREWS asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. M'Murray for a few days from to-day.

Mr. DARLINGTON asked and obtained leave of absence for Mr. Hemphill for today.

PUBLICATION OF DEBATES. Mr. J. N. PURVIANCE. I offer the following resolution: